Mounting Solar Panel On Teardrop Trailer

The goal here is to have a lightweight retro looking trailer that is just large enough for a queen sized futon sleeping two in comfort.

Mounting solar panel on teardrop trailer.

In this video series i will be installing a complete solar upgrade to my teardrop camper. Pros recommend the back center where you ll usually find the vent pipes and skylight. Once that s accomplished the next concern is voltage. Teardrop trailer with off grid solar.

You can place them anywhere not sure about the connection though to the trailer. The rv solar panels can be stored in the garage and only loaded into the teardrop trailer when you re heading out. Part of the equation in this effort is to mount your rv solar panels so that they can be tilted or orientated toward the sun so that the maximum amount of sunlight is hitting the panels straight on. The other option is a suitcase solar panel kit.

This details the steps i went through for mounting my mission solar 320 watt panels to the roof of my rv trailer. Most rv roofs are flat so you ll have plenty of space to choose from. Rig something above the door that would serve as an anchor for a pair of renogy s 100w flexible panels with the short edge of each panel anchored to the trailer. Contact nucamp directly and ask them about mounting the factory solar panel.

This design might need a little stretching if you are pushing two meters tall or need a lot of headroom. Secure the panel to the roof. While there are multiple methods to secure a panel to an rv roof this focuses on using standard z brackets. There is no permanent mounting altering or reconfiguring to either your rv trailer or the tow vehicle.

Might cast shade over the panels. It s yet one more thing to lug out and load up before you can go camping. Mark the panel locations when you have them the way you want. Other methods include diy brackets unistrut adhesive tape and all the.

When you install solar panels on any rv the one primary concern you should keep in mind is maximizing the charging power of the sun. I believe i read someone was able to ask nucamp where to mount the factory roof rack on the unit. If you are bolting the panel on the roof install the mounting hardware included with your kit to the solar panel frame. Here in part one i prep the panels for mounting on top of the camper and set up my wiring harnesses.

Your first step is deciding on the location for the solar panels.